CYMBOPOGAN CITRATUS
FAMILY :: GRAMINEAE
TRUE LEMON GRASS: A 2-5′ tall tropical clump-grass with a strong lemon flavor. Give it very rich, well drained soil in full sun for best production. Will survive down to about 25° f. for high-altitude growers. Great as a tea and used in Southeast Asian cooking. Known only in cultivation; cannot be grown from seed.
This plant is easily grown and very productive in Puerto Vallarta.